I Know

Dionne Farris

About I Know

"I Know" is a 1995 song recorded by American R&B singer Dionne Farris. Written by Milton Davis and William DuVall, it was the first single from Farris' debut album Wild Seed – Wild Flower and was released in March 1995. The song was a hit in her native United States, peaking at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, and it also spent 10 consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40, staying 28 weeks on the chart. Outside the US, "I Know" reached number one in Canada on the week of April 10, 1995, and was the 19th most successful single of the year. It also achieved moderate success in Australia, France, Germany, Iceland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Radio & Records magazine ranked "I Know" as the most played song on mainstream Top 40/CHR radio stations for 1995, spending nine weeks atop the chart and 19 weeks in the top 10. It was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1996. Davis and DuVall won an ASCAP Pop Award for writing the song in 1996. 


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I know what you're doing yeah yeah
I know why you dialed my number
I know what you're doing yeah yeah
I know why you care

I know what you're doing yeah yeah
I know why you say you love me
I know what you're doing yeah yeah
And I don't think it's fair

I know why you dialed my number
I know why you say you're mine
I know what you're doing,

And it's not, gonna work, this time
And it's not, gonna work, this time

I know what you're doing yeah yeah
I can never sing in that key
I know what you're doing yeah yeah
And you're the one to blame

I know what you're doing yeah yeah
I know why you can't forgive me
I know why you're singing lost love
The lyrics haven't changed

I can recognize the symptoms
You should know I've changed my mind
I know what you're doing
And it's not, gonna work this time
Hey hey hey, said it's not gonna work this time

I know what you're doing, baby
I know why you call my name
I know why you say you love me
But I can't say the same

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Dionne Farris

Dionne Farris (born 1968, Plainfield, New Jersey, United States) is an American female R&B/soul musician who sang on three songs with the hip hop group Arrested Development. In 1995, she had a solo hit single called "I Know", which hit number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1996, and in 1997, she had another called "Hopeless" (written by Van Hunt) from the Love Jones soundtrack. This was after her demo made its way to Sony Music, and her debut album, Wild Seed, Wild Flower, was released in the summer of 1994, spawning "I Know."Wild Seed - Wild Flower reached #57 on the Billboard 200 chart. more »

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Written by: Miles Davis, William Duvall

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12 facts about this song

Recording Artist
"I Know" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Dionne Farris.
Chart Performance
The song was a major hit in the United States, reaching number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1995.
Album Release
"I Know" is included in Dionne Farris' debut album, "Wild Seed - Wild Flower," which was released in 1994.
Songwriting Credits
The fiery anthem was penned by William DuVall, who is best known as the lead vocalist of the hard rock band Alice in Chains.
Genre
Though Farris is most often associated with R&B, this pop-leaning track also incorporates elements of rock and soul.
Recognition
The song also earned Farris a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1996.
Music Video
The music video of "I Know" was directed by Zack Snyder, who is a famous filmmaker known for his work in comic book film adaptations like '300', 'Watchmen', and 'Justice League'.
Soundtrack Listing
"I Know" could also be heard on the soundtracks of the TV series "Cold Case" and the movie "Mr Holland's Opus."
Signature Hit
According to Farris herself, despite her diverse discography, "I Know" is the song fans know her best for and she is frequently requested to perform it at her concerts.
Presidential Playlist
In 2015, "I Know" was included in former US President Barack Obama's summer playlist, indicating it's widespread appeal and longevity.
Unique Vocals
Critics and fans alike have praised Farris' unique and powerful vocal style in "I Know," which helped to set it apart from other hits of the mid-90s.
Solo Career Highlight
Prior to her solo success with "I Know," Farris was primarily known as the vocalist for the hip hop group Arrested Development; this track helped establish her independent musical identity.

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